Pengumuman Penerbitan NUPTK Baru

Seperti sudah kita tahu pada awal pendidikan tahun ini, pasti dibarengi dengan pendataan atau verifikasi NUPTK juga. Nah berikut ini adalah Pengumuman Penerbitan NUPTK Baru tersebut.

Kepada PTK se-Indonesia yth.

Menindaklanjuti Surat Edaran dari Kepala BPSDMPK-PMP Kemdikbud no. 14265/J/LL/2013 tanggal 24 Juli 2013 perihal Penerbitan NUPTK Baru *.

Proses pengajuan NUPTK baru sudah dapat dilakukan dengan mencetak Ajuan NUPTK baru (Kode: S06) yang tersedia menggunakan login PTK (PegID) personal masing-masing. Pemberian NUPTK Baru periode 2013 ini hanya berlaku bagi Guru, Kepsek dan Pengawas Sekolah yang belum memiliki NUPTK hingga saat ini. 

Sesuai dengan permintaan pihak P2TK Dikdas, P2TK Dikmen dan P2TK Paudni. Khusus bagi para PTK yang telah terdata di sistem pendataan DAPODIK namun belum memiliki NUPTK Permanen. Silakan melakukan proses Penerbitan NUPTK Baru melalui Layanan PADAMU NEGERI sesuai Surat Edaran dari Sesjen BPSDMPK-PMP No. 14742/J1/LL/2013 tanggal 29 Juli 2013 tentang Pengajuan NUPTK Baru bagi Guru ber NUPTK 999**. Untuk panduan dan informasi lebih lanjut silakan kontak dengan LPMP di wilayah masing-masing. 

Demikian informasi ini disampaikan, semoga bermanfaat.

Salam PADAMU NEGERI,

Tim Admin Pusat
PADAMU NEGERI INDONESIA-ku
BPSDMPK-PMP KEMDIKBUD 2013

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars. If you are a serious astronomy fanatic like a lot of us are, you can probably remember that one event in childhood that started you along this exciting hobby.  It might have been that first time you looked through a telescope.  But for many of us, it was that first time we saw a rain of fire from the sky that we eventually came to know as a meteoroidshower.

At the time when you see the first one, it’s easy to remember the movie “war of the worlds” or some other fantastic image of aliens entering our atmosphere in droves to take over the planet.  But with some guidance and explanation of what was going on, we eventually learned that these showers were not at all threatening or any kind of invasion.  For the most part meteoroid showers are harmless, part of nature and very fun to watch.

So what are these strange lights in the sky?  Are they aliens invading from Mars?  Are the comets coming to start the next ice age?  Or perhaps asteroids burning up as they enter the earths atmosphere.  The answer to the above questions is no to the first and “yes and no” to the other two.

A meteoroid is actually a small piece of space rubble, usually dust or small rocks that come from either a comet or the break up of an asteroid in space and that eventually plummets toward the earth.  We say “toward the earth” because the lights you see are the friction of the atmosphere burning up those small space tidbits and creating a spectacular show for all of us as they do so.  A particularly exciting moment to witness is when a meteoroid breaks up or explodes on entry.  A meteoroid that explodes is called bolides.

There are some interesting details about the life of a meteoroid that make the viewing of shooting stars even more fun.  To be seen, a meteoroid only needs to weigh as little as a millionth of a gram.  But the thing that makes them so spectacular to see is the tremendous speeds they reach as they enter the atmosphere.  Before burning up, a meteoroid will reach between 11 and 74 kilometers per second which is 100 times faster than a speeding bullet.  

We tend to think of t seeing a shooting star as a freak event and we associate it with superstition (hence, wish on a lucky star).  But there are actually thousands of them every year so it really isn’t that rare to see one.  In fact, scientists tell us that over 200,000 tons of space matter enters the atmosphere each year and burns up on entry. 

Comets are a big source of meteoroids because of the nature of those long tails.  A large amount of dust, ice and other space debris gets caught up in a comet’s tail as it moves toward the sun.  Then as the comet moves away from the sun in its orbit, tons of this matter is thrown off into space to disperse.  As the Earth moves in its routine orbit around the sun, it often crosses through clouds of this discarded matter which becomes one of those “meteor showers” that are so popular for viewing. 

These showers of shooting stars are pretty easy for astronomers to predict so you can get into position to see the excitement at just the right time of night and be looking at the right area of the night sky.  Usually the astronomy magazine or site will give you a general time and location to be ready to look when the meteoroids start to fall. 

Now keep in mind, this is a phenomenon of nature, so it may not observe the time table exactly.  Also note that there is a notation system for where the meteoroid shower will occur based on what constellation is its backdrop.  The section of the sky to focus on for the show is called the “radiant” because that is where the entering meteoroids begin to glow or radiate.  The radiant is named for the constellation it is nearest too.  So if the meteor shower is going to occur in the constellation of Leo, then its radiant will be called Leonid.  This will help you decipher the listing of asteroid showers in the publications.

Telescope

Telescopes. Buying the right telescope to take your love of astronomy to the next level is a big next step in the development of your passion for the stars.  In many ways, it is a big step from someone who is just fooling around with astronomy to a serious student of the science.  But you and I both know that there is still another big step after buying a telescope before you really know how to use it.

So it is critically important that you get just the right telescope for where you are and what your star gazing preferences are.  To start with, let’s discuss the three major kinds of telescopes and then lay down some “Telescope 101” concepts to increase your chances that you will buy the right thing.

The three primary types of telescopes that the amateur astronomer might buy are the Refractor, the Reflector and the Schmidt Cassegrain telescope.  The first two are named for the kind of lens that is used.  It is pretty easy to see that the lens is the heart of the telescope so the kind that you will use will determine the success of your use of that telescope.

The refractor lens is the simplest because it uses a convex lens to focus the light on the eyepiece.  So the lens bends outwards for this purpose.  The refractor telescope’s strength is in viewing planets.  The reflector’s strength is in seeing more distant objects and the lens is concave or bends in.  It uses mirrors to focus the image that you eventually see.  The final type, the Schmidt Cassegrain telescope is the most complex and accomplishes the goals of both but it uses an involved system of mirrors to capture the image you want to see.

So to select just the right kind of telescope, your objectives in using the telescope are important.  To really understand the strengths and weaknesses not only of the lenses and telescope design but also in how the telescope performs in various star gazing situations, it is best to do some homework up front and get exposure to the different kinds.  So before you make your first purchase…

*        Above all, establish a relationship with a reputable telescope shop that employs people who know their stuff.  If you buy your telescope at a Wal-Mart or department store, the odds you will get the right thing are remote.

*        Pick the brains of the experts.  If you are not already active in an astronomy society or club, the sales people at the telescope store will be able to guide you to the active societies in your area.  Once you have connections with people who have bought telescopes, you can get advice about what works and what to avoid that is more valid than anything you will get from a web article or a salesperson at Wal-Mart.

*        Try before you buy.  This is another advantage of going on some field trips with the astronomy club.  You can set aside some quality hours with people who know telescopes and have their rigs set up to examine their equipment, learn the key technical aspects, and try them out before you sink money in your own set up.

There are other considerations to factor into your final purchase decision.  How mobile must your telescope be?  The tripod or other accessory decisions will change significantly with a telescope that will live on your deck versus one that you plan to take to many remote locations.  Along those lines, how difficult is the set up and break down?  How complex is the telescope and will you have trouble with maintenance?  Network to get the answers to these and other questions.  If you do your homework like this, you will find just the right telescope for this next big step in the evolution of your passion for astronomy.

The History of Astronomy

The History of Astronomy. If you have a passion for star gazing, telescopes, the Hubble and the universe and this thing we call “astronomy”, you are far from alone.  Of course, we know that astronomy is a highly respected science that has produced some of the most amazing accomplishments of the twentieth century.  On top of that, it is a thriving area of fascination and one of the most exciting hobby areas going with thousands of astronomy clubs and tens of thousands of amateur astronomers watching the stars every night just like we do.

But did you know that astronomy is one of the oldest and most respected sciences of them all?  As far back as before the times of Christ, the wise and thinking people of societies of the time were looking at the stars and finding ways to track and chart them.  We who love the hobby of astronomy can chart a proud history of astronomers that tracks across millennia and through virtually every culture in civilization.  So for the sake of having some really good trivia to toss around at astronomy club next week, let’s highlight some of the big moments in the history of astronomy.

For many centuries the science of astronomy was not distinct from the practice of astrology.  For clarity, astronomy is the study of the stars, planets, and the universe with a clearly scientific approach.  Astrology is the study of the zodiac signs and how they influence our growth, our personalities and our daily lives.  In modern times, we as people of science discount the astrological side and focus on the astronomy of the heavens.  But they were one study for millennia before the age of science made them separate.

There is historical evidence that astronomy was a recognized science as far back as the Babylonian civilization hundreds of years before Christ.  But the study of the stars was not limited to one country.  There were similar movements going on in China, India, and Ancient Egypt and all over the Arabian Peninsula.  The integration of astronomy and religion is so prevalent that we see it in the Christmas story in which the Magi, Zoroastrian priesthood probably from the equivalent of ancient Syria, followed a star to the Christ child.  These astronomers were also astrologers and it was that mixture that lead them to be part of this historic event.

The first book on astronomy was written by Ptolemy during the Greek empire.  Since that historic publication, the who’s who list of great astronomers charts a path right through the center of modern science including Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Sir Issac Newton, Jung, Michelangelo, Benjamin Franklin and more recently even Einstein and Stephen Hawkings would join that noble list.  It seemed that from the renaissance on to this day, virtually any man or woman of intellect dabbled in astronomy at least somewhat and it has always been considered a sign of the learned to know about the universe and things astronomical.

Astronomy has had an impact on so many areas of our lives that we really don’t recognize.  Many words in our language had their roots in astronomy such as…

*        Influenza which comes from the Latin root word for influence.  This reflects an early belief that the position of the moon and stars may influence health and cause or cure disease.

*        Disaster which comes from the Latin for “bad star”.

*        Lunatic which has the root word "Luna" in it which is the Latin word for moon.  This highlights the long held belief that is even prevalent today that irrational behavior and even wild and dangerous things happen during a full moon.

Astronomy and its interrelationship with astrology has also influenced culture, education and religion to a very large extent over the centuries.  In the English language, the first two days or our week, Sunday and Monday are a reference to astronomy as their literal interpretations would be “The Day of the Sun” and “The Day of the Moon.”  

So if you have found astronomy becoming a consuming passion in your thoughts and what fascinates you about the world we live in, you are in great company as this area of study has been a major part of culture and thought virtually since the dawn of civilization.  And it will continue to fascinate mankind for as long as those beautiful stars shine over our heads.

Sejarah Asal usul Blogging

Sejarah Asal usul Blogging. sejarah blog, asal mula blog, sejarah weblog. Apakah Anda tahu apa blogging? Nah, jika Anda masih belum tahu, blogging telah memainkan peran yang sangat penting dalam politik. Dan ini benar untuk hampir setiap negara di seluruh dunia. Jika Anda sedang mencari berita dan informasi, blog adalah sumber yang tepat.

Jika Anda ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang blogging, Anda harus melihat ke dalam sejarah. Sebelum blog menjadi populer secara online, komunitas digital memiliki berbagai bentuk seperti Usenet, layanan online komersial seperti Bix, Genie, CompuServe, BBS, dan daftar email. Pada 1990-an, WebEx mampu menciptakan percakapan berjalan. Mereka menggunakan 'benang' yang berfungsi sebagai koneksi topikal. Beberapa orang mengatakan bahwa blogging adalah seperti proyek abad ke-20 pada Observation Mass.

Brian Redman berhasil membuat mod.ber dan itu dibuat pada tahun 1983. Dia dan beberapa rekan-rekannya memposting ringkasan menarik benang dan posting yang terjadi di suatu tempat di internet. Itu sangat disamakan dengan blog karena gaya dalam penerbitan jurnal yang digunakan. Ringkasan diposting juga berisi link ke tempat-tempat yang diinginkan dan tempat-tempat menarik lainnya dipilih oleh blogger tertentu. Namun, mod.ber tidak lagi dioperasikan setelah sekitar delapan bulan.

Blog seperti buku harian online karena menceritakan tentang kehidupan pribadi dari para blogger. Para penulis sering menyebut diri mereka journalers, wartawan, atau diarists, dan escribitionists. Masyarakat jurnal sudah hadir online terutama saat ini. Salah satu blogger awal dikenal dalam sejarah adalah Brad Fitzpatrick. Jerry Pournelle dan Justin Balai juga blogger awal. Kita flashback pada tahun 1994, ada blog awal yang menggabungkan teks, gambar, dan video dan itu dikirim langsung menggunakan perangkat EyeTap dan komputer dpt dipakai.

Para blogger yang pernah disewa pertama adalah Steve Gibson dan blog bersama-sama dengan yang dari Stephen Heaslip yang berevolusi dari rencana John Carmack. Carmack adalah seorang programmer game yang menerbitkan jurnal populer melalui 'protokol finger'. Hiburan Ritual disewa Gibson Februari lalu 1997.

Anda dapat menemukan kedua homepage pribadi dan situs korporat yang berisi blog. Sering kali, situs tersebut memiliki berita dan ‘whats new’ pada setiap bagian. Drudge Report adalah contoh yang sangat baik dari weblog yang berfokus pada berita. Ini didirikan oleh Matt dengan susah payah, yaitu seorang reporter maverick. Pada tahun 1998 Institut Akurasi Publik mulai posting berita-berita yang dipatok kutipan, biasanya satu paragraf per paragraf, dan itu dirilis beberapa kali setiap minggu. Lidah-di-pipi juga prekursor blog yang dicatat serta diperbarui oleh Kibo, legenda Usenet.

Blog diakui oleh orang-orang saat ini diproduksi melalui penerbitan yang berbeda secara online. Berkat evolusi alat yang digunakan dalam fasilitasi, produksi, dan pemeliharaan semua artikel web. Proses penerbitan ini mengakibatkan blogger yang besar dan kurang profesional. Sekarang ada banyak layanan hosting khusus untuk blog dan mereka dijalankan melalui penggunaan perangkat lunak blog. Beberapa contoh adalah Movable Type, WordPress, LiveJournal, Blogger, dan banyak lainnya layanan hosting biasa di web.

Istilah blog pertama kali digunakan oleh P. Merholz dengan melanggar weblog kata untuk 'blog kita'. Kemudian, blog diadopsi sebagai kata kerja dan kata benda. Ketika Anda mengatakan 'ke blog', artinya untuk mengirim atau mengedit weblog.

Saat ini, blog memainkan peran yang sangat penting karena banyak kandidat politik, konsultan politik, dan layanan baru yang menggunakan mereka. Blog adalah pendapat dan membentuk secara efektif dapat ikatan dengan konstituen seorang blogger yang diinginkan. Blogging sudah menjadi bagian dari layanan tak terbatas di web dan banyak orang yang menggunakannya untuk tujuan yang berbeda. Bagaimana dengan Anda, apakah Anda ingin menjadi seorang blogger?

Semua hal itu memang terserah para blogger, tapi yang perlu saya ingatkan jadilah blogger yang profesional yang selalu jujur dan tidak pernah memasukkan SARA dalam setiap artikelnya. Selalu gunakan hati nurani dalam menulis setiap artikel.